| The mother tongue of the Ivatans is the Chirin nu Ibatán, but is commonly known as Ivatan. |
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| A distinct Austronesian language, the Ivatan has two dialects including the Basco, the Ibayáten and possibly the Yami. |
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| A report on Ivatan architecture summarises the siting, material and techniques for traditional buildings. |
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| The Ivatan study the behavior of animals, sky color, wind and clouds to predict the weather. |
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| In contrast, the Batanes landscape reflects the long-standing evolution of the Ivatan culture with the fusion of Spanish influence and strong local traditions being the most recent phase of development. |
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| Little information is provided on the traditions and beliefs of the Ivatan communities and how they have over time shaped, and continue to shape, the landscape. |
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| The Ivatan also have legends that are called kabbata. |
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| Idjangs or Ivatan castles were the primary shelter of the people prior to the Spanish conquest of the whole Philippines. |
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| The Ivatan people of the northern islands of Batanes often built fortifications to protect themselves during times of war. |
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| As no discussion has been provided on the cultural traditions of the Ivatan people and particularly their relationship with the landscape, ICOMOS concludes that it is not possible to assess the relevance of this criterion. |
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| Criterion iii: This criterion is justified by the State Party on the grounds that the Ivatan traditional villages, combined with ljangs and boat-shaped grave markers are unique. |
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